Assistant Engineer I

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is an electric utility headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota.

We provide electricity in a 26,000-square-mile service area in northeastern Minnesota to 150,000 customers, including 14 municipal systems and some of the nation's largest industrial customers.

Minnesota Power is committed to a sustainable future for the climate, our customers and our communities while delivering safe and reliable energy.

We play a unique and significant role in ALLETE's sustainability-in-action strategy.

Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Provide administrative, graphics and other technical support to engineers.


* Use a variety of computer programs and software necessary in distribution system line design.


* Complete field work which may entail site visits, job staking, taking photos, and gathering information.


* Create powerline designs and solve problems on our electrical distribution system.


* Communicate with customers, contractors, consultants, and other internal departments.


* Update records accurately and timely.


* Manage projects and budgets.


* Assure that all work meets company, industry and regulatory standards including all documentation, estimate preparation, and field technical support.


* May serve as a resource to facilitate effective and efficient utilization of equipment and systems.


* Work with regulatory compliance and governing entities for permitting design plans.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:


* High school diploma or equivalent PLUS course work in accounting, computers, electricity, drafting, or related field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:


* No experience required; related experience desired.
+ Related experience may include previous work at a utility or project management.
+ Familiarity to the area and community involvement is desired.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:


* This position will report regularly in person to Little Falls, MN.


* Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.


* Effective performance and communication skills required to establish and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external customers.


* Ability to manage multiple projects.


* Able to work both in office and out in the field year round.


* This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

BENEFITS:


* The expected hourly compensation range for this position is $23.10 - $28.40.

Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions.

Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package, including an Incentive Program, Retirement Benefits, Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences...